Perfection Spoiled

Well, hopes for the first perfect opening road trip in over 10 seasons was spoiled by the late comeback of the New Jersey Nets last night.

The Kings had been behind my as many as 18 points before coming back to hold onto an 8-point lead with 3:00 left in the game. It was a series of missed shots, poor defense, and fouls that allowed the Nets to go on an 11-0 run to come back to take the lead and keep it. The Kings fell 106-100. The Kings that looked so good on Wednesday against the Timberwolves, that kept their cool, made smart plays, and secured the win were gone and the team from last season reappeared. The team that could not close out games where they held the lead late in the 4th quarter. It was a disappointing win.

Tonight the Kings take on the new look Cavs. The Cavs are looking to secure their ninth consecutive win over the Kings. While the Kings look to hand the Post-James Era Cavs their second loss of the season. While some are saying that the Cavs can continue their dominance over the Kings, I am skeptical. The Kings played okay last night night. This will be a test for them early as it is the first back-to-back games of the season, but the Kings have a completely different team facing the Cavs tonight. They have a full roster for the first time in I do not know how long. Last night rookies Whiteside and Jeter were inactive for no other reason than two people had to sit. Everyone on the roster is healthy now that newly acquired center Samuel Dalembert is back on the court from his groin injury.

The Kings are looking to take a 2-1 record home to Sacramento to face the Toronto Raptors on Monday night for their home opener. ARCO is almost sold out for DeMarcus' Sacramento home debut. Fans will be treated to the Rookie of the Year award ceremony, new routines from the Sacramento Kings Dance Team and Kings Breakers, and much more! Wednesday the Kings are taking on the Lakers for their first of four meetings this year.